Kids will have fun making their own garden fairies, especially over summer when plants are in full bloom. Teach them the names of the flowers that you use, discuss the different shades of colour and how plants grow.
Through the use of language and open-ended questioning we as parents are able to expand our children's curiosity and ability to reason, their creativity, thinking ability and independence. Open-ended questions have no right or wrong answers, but help to broaden childrens thinking processes, to develop their speech and language skills, and to build confidence in their ability to express themselves using words.
We take a look at childrens play choices and what we can do as parents and caregivers to help change gender stereotypes and encourage learning without bias.
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Do you sometimes struggle to get your kids to listen and pay attention to what youre saying? Do you often feel frustrated or resort to raising your voice? Here are 4 quick ways you can encourage your kids to listen to you and help you restore your sanity!
If you type Infant Reflux into any internet search bar you will come up with thousands of articles. What is harder to find are the personal experiences, the real-life advice on what to do to get through it from a mother and baby who have been there and have come out the other side. Here's one mother's story.
Reusable nappies have come a long way since the days of pieces of cloth and safety pins! There are now plenty of reusable or cloth nappies to choose from and they are easier to use than you may think. Reusable nappies may not be everyones first choice, but here are some reasons why reusable nappies may be suitable for you and your baby or toddler.
WELLINGTON: Nurtured at Home Nannies Plus provides quality and experienced Nannies in the Wellington region to either live in your home with your family or come in daily. Nannies can provide flexible childcare options to suit the days and hours you require. Having a Nanny is a practical solution to your childcare needs, as they can also be available for other additional household duties.
Finding and choosing the right babysitter or caregiver for your kids is a hugely important task and not always the easiest one. It is also a challenge that most parents will have to face at some point or another. Here are some tips of things to take into account and ways to help you find the perfect babysitter for your situation!
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